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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.88, 1,375.76 and 532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.88, 1,375.76 and 532.16 is: 798.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.88 : 1,375.76 = 532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.88/1,375.76 = 532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.88x = 1,375.76 × 532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.88x = 732,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,124.44/916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.50

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